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Coll de Rates Viewpoint – Coll de Rates loop from Benidorm

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Coll de Rates Viewpoint – Coll de Rates loop from Benidorm

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4.7

(31)

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Coll de Rates Viewpoint – Coll de Rates loop from Benidorm

05:50

81.1km

1,560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.21 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.72 km

Nice bike lane

Highlight • Cycleway

It is easily and readily navigable. It is used by both everyday cyclists and recreational athletes, is well-developed, and offers a pleasant and safe route.

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8.23 km

Platja de l'Albir

Beach

10.3 km

A truly beautiful sight: Altea's small harbor lies at the transition between the promenade and the coast, blending harmoniously into the seascape. Not all areas are fenced off – some zones are freely accessible and invite you to take a short stroll. From the town center or directly from the promenade, a flat, pleasant route leads to the Club Náutico Altea. The route runs predominantly along quiet streets or wide sections of the promenade and is ideal for both leisurely bike rides and short daily commutes. You'll be accompanied almost constantly by a view of the sea, and the harbor itself is hard to miss: it stands prominently at the southern end of the beach promenade.

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10.6 km

Sant Pere Park - Altea

Highlight • Beach

A section worth seeing in Altea or at the Parque de Sant Pere, which runs parallel to the beach. Beautiful to look at! This route combines the modern coast of Albir with the charming, historic flair of Altea and offers a breathtaking backdrop with sea views and Mediterranean charm. There are numerous small beach bars and cafes along the route, ideal for a break with a view of the sea.

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16.9 km

Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Altea

Highlight • Religious Site

In Altea, in the Mascarat district, Spain's first Russian Orthodox church has been built. Specialists were flown in from Siberia specifically for the construction, and they erected the Church of San Miguel Arcangel under the unusually mild temperatures. The building is a replica of 17th-century Russian Orthodox churches, and all the materials for this extraordinary structure came from the Ural Mountains.

spanien-abc.com/russisch-orthodoxe-kirche-in-altea-an-der-costa-blanca

A Russian billionaire is said to have built the church for his mother. A success! 👍

vandamestates.com/de/blog/die-holzerne-russische-kirche-in-altea-125.html

Russian Orthodox Church of San Miguel Arcangel Altea - Local name: Iglesia Ortodoxa de San Miguel Arcángel. The wooden church was opened in 2007. It is the only freestanding church in Spain under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church. The parish to which it belongs was founded on the initiative of the Bock family – Russian immigrants who came to Altea in 1996.

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33.5 km

CV-750 Road (Xaló to Benissa)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

48.1 km

Coll de Rates Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb up to this viewpoint will be demanding but the reward will be much more comforting! The views are amazing, especially on clear days.

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48.6 km

Coll de Rates

Highlight • Mountain Pass

If there’s one climb that defines cycling on the Costa Blanca, it’s Coll de Rates. Starting from the village of Parcent, this legendary ascent has become a must-ride for cyclists from around the world — from weekend warriors to Tour de France champions.

The climb is just under 7 km long, with an average gradient of around 5%, making it both accessible and rhythmical. The road surface is excellent, the curves are elegant, and the views just keep getting better as you rise above the valley.

This is no secret among the pros. Riders from Jumbo-Visma, INEOS, UAE Team Emirates and others regularly use Coll de Rates for winter training. Tadej Pogačar currently holds the Strava KOM, which says a lot about the kind of names that have tested themselves here.

On clear days, the view from the top is simply breathtaking — stretching all the way across the coastline, and if you’re lucky, even Ibiza shimmers faintly on the horizon. There’s a café at the summit (seasonal), and the descent toward Tarbena or Castell de Castells is just as rewarding.

With its mix of scenery, steady gradients and cycling history, Coll de Rates is one of the most climbed — and most loved — ascents in the world. If you ride only one climb in the region, make it this one.

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48.7 km

Café de Rutes (Coll de Rates)

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious food perfect for a little stopover.

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81.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

17.0 km

10.7 km

3.82 km

503 m

320 m

Surfaces

71.2 km

8.66 km

702 m

467 m

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

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Coll de Rates Viewpoint – Coll de Rates loop from Benidorm

Nice bike lane

Altea Marina

Sant Pere Park - Altea

Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Altea

CV-750 Road (Xaló to Benissa)

Coll de Rates Viewpoint

Coll de Rates

Café de Rutes (Coll de Rates)

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